On Murder, Mourning & Melancholia

Dive into the profound explorations of human psyche and societal dynamics with 'On Murder, Mourning & Melancholia'. This critical compendium encompasses influential essays by Sigmund Freud, presenting his reflections on the darker aspects of human existence through theoretical analysis and personal narrative. Discover Freud's insights into the foundations of conflict and his analysis of primal instincts juxtaposed with modern civilization. In 'Totem and Taboo', Freud examines the complex rituals of tribal cultures, revealing striking resemblances to contemporary societal obsessions. Meanwhile, 'Mourning and Melancholia' delves into the psychological effects of loss and the intricacies of grief, shedding light on the self-destructive tendencies that can arise in today's high-pressure world. Notably, Freud's 'Why War?', a notable correspondence with Albert Einstein, critiques simplistic views of peace, offering a sobering perspective on the inevitability of conflict throughout human history. Published in 2005 by Penguin UK, this B-format paperback presents a rich 240-page exploration suitable for students, scholars, and anyone interested in psychoanalysis, psychology, and the human condition. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new product, making it an ideal addition to your library. Note that combined shipping is unavailable for this item. Expect delivery within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141183794
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2005
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240


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These works were written against a background of war and racism. Freud sought the sources of conflict in the deepest memories of humankind, finding clear continuities between our 'primitive' past and 'civilized' modernity. In Totem and Taboo he explores institutions of tribal life, tracing analogies between the rites of hunter-gatherers and the obsessions of urban-dwellers, while Mourning and Melancholia sees a similarly self-destructive savagery underlying individual life in the modern age, which issues at times in self-harm and suicide. And Freud's extraordinary letter to Einstein, Why War? - rejecting what he saw as the physicist's naive pacifism - sums up his unsparing view of history in a few profoundly pessimistic, yet grimly persuasive pages.

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